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PLASTIC INJECTION
Whether aluminum molds, prototyping, or multi cavity, our Bales team delivers short run, high capacity innovative finishes to protect your molds, ensuring durability and performance.
At Bales, we work with you to choose the right metal finishing solution for your most challenging mold. Since 1978, we’ve combined science and craftsmanship to deliver unmatched results for plastic injection molding manufacturers worldwide.
PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING SOLUTIONS FAQS
Efficiency and precision are essential in plastic injection molding. This FAQ section discusses our high-performance coatings, which reduce wear, enhance mold release and improve the quality of molded products. Let us show you the benefits of partnering with us for your plastic injection molding needs.
What Are The Advantages of a Nickel Boron (Nib) Coating for Injection Molding Applications?
A Nickel Boron (NiB) coating, like our proprietary NIBORE™, offers several advantages for injection molding. It provides exceptional lubricity and release properties, excellent resistance to abrasion, and uniform plating. The benefits include smoother mold releases, reduced wear and friction, and extended component life.
What are SPI Mold Finishes, and What is Their Significance in Injection Molding?
SPI mold finishes are standardized surface finish grades defined by the Society of Plastics Industry (SPI). These finishes are crucial for injection molding as they help achieve specific texture and gloss levels on molded parts. They impact the appearance and performance of plastic components. At Bales, we offer polishing services to attain the desired SPI mold finishes and optimize part quality.
CASE STUDY: NIBORE™ Fixes Sticky Mold Lifters
Mold lifters are supposed to help, not hinder, a production run. Uniphase, Inc., a custom injection molding company, had started a high-volume program for one of its customers but the side-ejection lifters kept pushing the parts out on an angle, causing them to stick to one side of the mold or the other.
“We were able to deliver on time…Bales enabled us to have a successful program.”
Dave Granquist, General Manager at Uniphase
